On an evening in late December the Phoenix Hotel hosted Poolside Poets.

Guests came dressed in their best "Velvet Night"

Think: velvet robes and fuzzy slippers, onesies with sequins, snuggies with combat boots, bathrobes with heels, blanket capes over silk pajamas, fuzzy socks and stilettos, velvet blazers with thermal leggings, cashmere turtlenecks and glitter pants, faux-fur coats over pajamas, silk robes with beanies, oversized cardigans paired with metallic boots, knit sweaters over lace slips, robe + corset mashups, pajama tops with leather pants, shawls and chunky scarves — mix & match: velvet, faux fur, silk, knit, fleece, leather, denim, sequins, whatever kept you cozy and sparkly on the longest night.

Featured Poets: Loke Tamba, Theory, Rhea Joseph, Maya Cowan, Lorrie Chang, Charlie Getter, Hay, Halim Madi, Jacquelynn Kohain-King, Jessica McCallum, Elise Liu, Lilly Shi

Featured Musician: Loke Tamba <https://tinyurl.com/Loke-Tamba>


Poolside Poets December 2023

Cozy poets wrapped in velvet and onesies shared fire-lit verse—guests WORE their softest layers on winter’s longest night.

Jacquelynn Kohain-King

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